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Plaistow sustains damage during possible microburst

Restoration efforts are underway in Plaistow, where a possible microburst caused widespread damage.

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Updated: 10:57 PM EDT Jul 18, 2016

Plaistow sustains damage during possible microburst

Restoration efforts are underway in Plaistow, where a possible microburst caused widespread damage.

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Updated: 10:57 PM EDT Jul 18, 2016

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WEBVTT LOTS OF DANGER IN TOWN. >> Reporter: THE TOWN MANAGER SAYS THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY REPORTS OF INJURIES IN TOWN. TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THIS WILD DAMAGE. THIS IS BUILDING IS 100 YEARS OLD, BUT NO MATCH TO THE INTENSE AND POWERFUL WINDS THAT RUSHED THROUGH. THE POUNDING RAIN AND HAIL AS A MICRO BURST MOVED THROUGH. >> WE HAVE NEVER HAD A STORM LIKE THIS IN THE 54 YEARS THAT WE HAVE BEEN HERE. >> I DIDN'T KNOW IF IT WAS AN ELEPHANT OR WHAT? >> Reporter: PART OF THE BARN HOUSE IS GONE AND THE ROOF IS DESTROYED. >> THE SHINGLES AND THE WINDOWS AND KNOCKED THE GLASS OUT OF THE BACK OF THE TRACTOR. NO FUN. >> Reporter: THE MICRO BURST CAME THROUGH AND SENDING THEM RUNNING INTO THE BARN FOR COVER. >> AND WE LAID ON THE FLOOR. >> Reporter: GUSTY WINDS SENT PORTABLE T TOILETS WHALING. >> GOT PRETTY DARK AND SAW HAIL BLOWING ONE WAY AND THAT'S ABOUT IT. >> Reporter: THE POWER LINES ON ROADS AS CREWS DO THEIR BEST TO CLEAN UP. IN SEVERAL NEIGHBORHOODS, FAMILIES ARE DOING THEIR PART. CRASHING INTO CHRIS BURKE'S HOUSE. THE STORM TOOK DOWN DOZENS OF HIS TREES. >> I WAS THINKING OF TAKING THEM DOWN TO GET MORE SUN ON MY POOL. NOW, I DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THAT. >> Reporter: IF YOU COME ACROSS ANY DOWNED POWER LINES, DO NOT

Plaistow sustains damage during possible microburst

Restoration efforts are underway in Plaistow, where a possible microburst caused widespread damage.